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Location: Hemel Hempstead (must be able to drive)
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + 2.5% project-related bonus
Contract: Permanent (initial 30-month project commitment)
About the Role
A leading building services and data centre specialist is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to deliver a major upgrade programme within a live data centre environment. The role will be based primarily in Hemel Hempstead, managing client relationships and overseeing electrical installation packages ranging between £100k and £3m.
This is a long-term, secured project (minimum 30 months) due to commence in November, with programmes, materials, and supply chain already in place. The position offers excellent stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver technically challenging work within the critical infrastructure sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all electrical project delivery activities on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and programme milestones are met.
- Oversee installation of Busbar systems, switchgear systems, UPS systems, and associated power infrastructure.
- Lead subcontractors and direct labour throughout all stages — from planning through to commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Maintain close communication with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Drive cost control, procurement, and progress reporting across all electrical packages.
- Ensure full compliance with company, contractual, and statutory requirements, including health and safety.
- Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager within data centre, critical infrastructure, or high-spec commercial/industrial fit-out environments.
- Experience managing electrical packages between £100k and £3m in value.
- Strong technical knowledge of Busbar, switchgear and UPS systems.
- Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience with a contractor specialising in similar works would be highly advantageous.
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute to Hemel Hempstead.
- Competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000, rising to £90,000 for candidates from leading sector firms.
- 2.5% project-related bonus.
- Long-term secured work on a technically advanced programme.
- Genuine opportunity to join a respected, growing specialist delivering complex electrical and data centre projects.
